My second time visiting CLI Conservatory, Penny and Oliver’s first. I was reminded of the magic of this place, in the charming western Massachusetts towns, the eclectic community and the supportive environment of CLI. The connections they made, their love of dance with new space to breathe and grow, their tired bodies easily jumping right back in six days in a row and being surrounded by others that love dance as much as them, that see their talents without comparison, they are coming away feeling seen, supported and renewed.
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On August 21, 2025 I walked away from him with tears in his eyes. Within an hour, another parent sent me a video of him filming a Tik Tok with his newly made friends. That put my heart at ease although it would become heavy for the next few weeks as I adjusted to his absence.
Celebrating Lola’s 80th birthday brought her two kids, two children-in-law and six grandkids to Vegas. A grand reunion to celebrate a grand life.
Another year, another ASH Competition. Our team did incredibly well with a number of Penny and Oliver’s routines earning awards, both Penny and Oliver were selected for the closing show performance, Oliver’s routine Deserted was selected to perform in the closing show and Oliver received a Nationals scholarship. The relationships they are building with the faculty and what they are learning makes these weekends well worth it. 
This year’s Creative Dance Center’s Nutcracker performance, Penny took one of the lead roles as Rat Queen and brought her style, humor and presence to the role making her a crowd and show favorite!
Your faith, your path, let them be guided and blessed.
Our Everyday 